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consomme

/ˌkɑːn.səˈmeɪ/
con · som · me
Plural:consommes
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• noun

1

A clear soup made from richly flavored stock or bouillon that has been clarified, typically using egg whites to trap and remove fat and sediment.

Example

"The chef served a delicate beef consomme as the first course of the elegant tasting menu."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although frequently spelled without an accent mark in modern English, it is traditionally written as 'consommé'. It is distinguished from standard broth or bouillon by its intensive clarification process, which yields a completely transparent soup.

• Rhymes for consomme

• Nearby Words

consolidate
consolidation
consolingly
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consonant
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'consommé' (perfected, consumed), the past participle of 'consommer' (to finish, perfect), tracing back to the Latin 'consummare' (to complete). The culinary term implies a broth that has been highly refined or 'perfected'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consomme. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consomme
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